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FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT

(EASY STEP BY STEP GUIDE)

In accordance with BS PAS 79- 2007

Mehboob Shaikh
B.Eng(Mech.) || AMIE || CFPS || CFI-1

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INTRODUCTION

Responsible person (e.g. employer) or

person having control of the premises:

Address of premises:

Person(s) consulted:

Assessor:

Date of fire risk assessment:

Date of previous fire risk assessment:

Note : The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and, where
appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not address the risk
to property or business continuity from fire.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. THE PREMISES :

1.1 Number of floors

1.2 Approximate floor area:
m² per floor
m² gross
m² on ground floor
1.3 Brief details of construction
1.4 Use of premises

2. THE OCCUPANTS :

2.1 Approximate maximum number

2.2 Approximate number of employees at any one
time:
2.3 Maximum number of members of public at any
one time:

3. OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE :

3.1 Sleeping occupants

3.2 Disabled occupants
3.4 Occupants in remote areas and lone workers
3.5 Young persons
3.6 Others

4. PAST FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE :

5. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION :

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6. RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

6.1 The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:

6.2 The above legislation is enforced by:

6.3 Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises

6.4 The legislation to which 6.3 makes reference is enforced by:

6.5 Comments:

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FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR

CONTROL

1. ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION:

1.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of Yes No

electrical origin?
1.2 More specifically:
Fixed installation periodically inspected and Yes No
tested?
Portable appliance testing carried out? Yes No
Suitable policy regarding the use of personal Yes No
electrical appliances?
Suitable limitation of trailing leads and Yes No
adapters?
1.3 Comments and hazards observed:

2. SMOKING:

2.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of Yes No

electrical origin?
2.2 More specifically:
Smoking prohibited in the building? Yes No
Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas? Yes No
Suitable arrangements for those who wish to Yes No
smoke?
This policy appeared to be observed at time of Yes No
inspection?
1.3 Comments and hazards observed:

3. ARSON:

3.1 Does basic security against arson by outsiders Yes No

appear reasonable?
3.2 Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in Yes No
close proximity to the premises or available for
ignition by outsiders?
3.3 Comments and hazards observed

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4. PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS:

4.1 Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as Yes No

practicable?
4.2 If portable heaters are used? Yes No
Is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. Yes No
radiant bar fires or lpg appliances) avoided?
Are suitable measures taken to minimize the Yes No
hazard of ignition of combustible materials?
4.3 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular Yes No
maintenance?
4.4 Comments and hazards observed:

5. COOKING:

5.1 Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires Yes No

as a result of cooking?
5.2 More specifically: Yes No
Suitable extinguishing appliances available? Yes No
Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly? Yes No
5.3 Comments and hazards observed:

6. LIGHTNING:

6.1 Does the building have a lightning protection Yes No

system?
6.2 Comments and hazards observed:

7. HOUSEKEEPING:

7.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate? Yes No

7.2 More specifically: Yes No
Combustible materials appear to be separated Yes No
from ignition sources?
Avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of Yes No
combustible materials or waste?
Appropriate storage of hazardous materials? Yes No
Avoidance of inappropriate storage of Yes No
combustible materials?
7.3 Comments and hazards observed:

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FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

1. MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE:

1.1 It is considered that the building is provided with Yes No

reasonable means of escape in case of fire.
1.2 More specifically:
Adequate design of escape routes? Yes No
Adequate provision of exits? Yes No
Exits easily and immediately openable where Yes No
necessary?
Fire exits open in direction of escape where Yes No
necessary?
Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire Yes No
exits where necessary?
Satisfactory means for securing exits? Yes No
Reasonable distances of travel: Yes No
Suitable protection of escape routes? Yes No
Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms? Yes No
Escape routes unobstructed? Yes No
1.3 It is considered that the building is provided with Yes No
reasonable arrangements for means of escape
for disabled people.
1.4 Comments and deficiencies observed:

2. MEASURE TO LIMIT FIRE SPEAD AND DEVELOPMENT:

1.1 It is considered that there is:. Yes No

1.2 compartmentation of a reasonable standard
reasonable limitation of linings that might Yes No
promote fire spread
1.3 As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire Yes No
dampers are provided as necessary to protect
critical means of escape against passage of fire,
smoke and combustion products in the early
stages of a fire?
1.4 Comments and deficiencies observed:

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3. EMEGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING:

3.1 Reasonable standard of emergency escape Yes No

lighting system provided?
3.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

4. FIRE SAFETY SIGN AND NOTICES:

4.1 Reasonable standard of fire safety signs and Yes No

notices?
4.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

5. MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF A FIRE

5.1 Reasonable manually operated electrical fire Yes No

alarm system provided?
5.2 Automatic fire detection provided? Yes No
5.3 Extent of automatic fire detection generally Yes No
appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk?
5.4 Remote transmission of alarm signals? Yes No
4.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

6. MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

5.1 Reasonable provision of portable fire Yes No

extinguishers?
5.2 Hose reels provided? Yes No
5.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily Yes No
accessible?
4.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

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7. RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

7.1 Type of System :

7.2 Comments :

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MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY
1. TRAINING AND DRILLS:

1.1 Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction Yes No
and training on induction?
Comments:

Are all staff given adequate periodic refersher Yes No

training ?
1.2 Comments

1.3 Does all staff training provide information, Yes No

instruction or training on the following:
Fire risks in the premises? Yes No
The fire safety measures in the building? Yes No
Action in the event of fire? Yes No
Action on hearing the fire alarm signal? Yes No
Method of operation of manual call points? Yes No
Location and use of fire extinguishers?
Means for summoning the fire and rescue Yes No
service?
Identity of persons nominated to assist with Yes No
evacuation?
Identity of persons nominated to use fire Yes No
extinguishing appliances?
Comments: Yes No
Yes No
Yes No

1.4 Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g. fire

wardens) given additional training?
Comments:

1.5 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

Comments:

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2. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE :

2.1 Adequate maintenance of premises? Yes No

Comments and deficiencies observed:

2.2 Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire Yes No

detection and alarm system?
Comments and deficiencies observed:

2.3 Monthly and annual testing routines for Yes No

emergency escape lighting?
Comments and deficiencies observed: Yes No

2.4 Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing Yes No

appliances?
Comments and deficiencies observed: Yes No

2.5 Periodic inspection of external escape staircases Yes No

and gangways?
Comments and deficiencies observed: Yes No

2.6 Six-monthly inspection and annual testing of Yes No

rising mains?
Comments and deficiencies observed: Yes No

2.7 Weekly and monthly testing, six monthly Yes No

inspection and annual testing of fire-fighting lifts?
Comments and deficiencies observed: Yes No

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2.8 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of Yes No

sprinkler installations?
Comments: Yes No

2.9 Routine checks of final exit doors and/or security Yes No

fastenings?
Comments: Yes No

2.10 Annual inspection and test of lightning protection Yes No

system?
Other relevant inspections or tests: Yes No
Comments:

3. RECORDS :
3.1 Appropriate records of: Yes No
3.2 Fire drills? Yes No
3.3 Fire training? Yes No
3.4 Fire alarm tests? Yes No
3.5 Fire alarm tests? Yes No
3.6 Maintenance and testing of other fire protection Yes No
systems?
Comments:

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FIRE RISK ASSESMENT

Risk Level Estimator

Potential Slight harm Moderate harm Extreme harm

consequences of

Likelihood of fire
Low Trivial risk Tolerable risk Moderate risk
Medium Tolerable risk Moderate risk Substantial risk
High Moderate risk Substantial risk Intolerable risk

Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is
considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:

Low

Mediam

High

In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:

Low: Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.

Medium: Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire
hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings).

High: Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in
significant increase in likelihood of fire.

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Taking into account the nature of the building and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and
procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the
consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be

Slight Harm

Moderate Harm

Extereme Harm

In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:

Slight harm: Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than
an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).

Moderate harm: Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or
more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.

Extreme harm: Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants

Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:

Trivial

Tolerable

Moderate

Substantial

Intolerable

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Risk level Action and timescale

Trivial No action is required and no detailed records need be kept.
Tolerable No major additional controls required. However, there might be a need for
improvements that involve minor or limited cost.
Moderate It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures
should be implemented within a defined time period.
Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme
harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the
likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control
measures.
Substantial Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the building
is unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the
building is occupied, urgent action should be taken.
Intolerable Building (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

Note: The purpose of this report is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to fire risk assessment is
subjective and for guidance only.

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